All Quiet on the Preston Front Polson's Mess (Season 3, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Comedy

All Quiet on the Preston Front

Polson's Mess (Season 3, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Comedy

Ally walks out of her marriage after she discovering an earring in the shower. Polson has been chosen as Mess manager while Dawn brings her new man. With the drink flowing it's time for Ally to settle a few scores with Polson.

Writer

Tim Firth

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 18, 1997

Release date

Aug 18, 1997 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Kate Gartside Ally Ally See fewer	The Challenger Disaster (2013)
Alistair McGowan Spock Spock See fewer	My Life in Ruins (2009)
David MacCreedy Polson Polson See fewer	Kinky Boots (2005)
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